The Latin American international investment and insurance marketplace is one of the fastest-growing in the world, with the demand for protection of assets amid volatile political and economic backdrops as necessary in 2020 as it ever was.
Across the Latin American region, the need for both products and advice is on the rise.
The inaugural International Investment Latin America Forum will look at where the industry is heading, the challenges and opportunities for the industry in the region, and how advisers, brokers and product providers are adapting to political and regulatory changes.The event will take place on Tuesday, 6th June , Miami.

The inaugural International Investment London Forum will look at where the industry is heading, the challenges and opportunities for the industry in the region, and how advisers, brokers and product providers are adapting to political and regulatory changes.The event will take place on Thursday, 30th April at the South Place Hotel, London.

The 21st International Investment Awards will take place on 8th October 2020, at One Whitehall Place, London. The II Awards are the longest-running event of their kind and last year saw a record number of categories and entries.

Norway faces key interest rate decision

Norway's central bank is to announce its new rates at 2pm local time today, and analysts have rarely been as divided as to the outcome, says Nordea Markets in its morning note.

Norway’s central bank is to announce its new rates at 2pm local time today, and analysts have rarely been as divided as to the outcome, says Nordea Markets in its morning note.

“Norges Bank’s interest rate decision today is awaited with great excitement. Rarely do analysts’ expectations vary so much as they do now. Out of 17 analysts polled by Bloomberg, five analysts expect an unchanged policy rate, while ten look for a 25 bp cut and two for a 50 bp cut. We belong to the last group expecting a cut of 50 bp to 1.75%,” said Nordea Markets.

It cites several reasons for its view. Firstly money market spreads are higher than envisaged by Norges Bank. Secondly, contrary to previous expectations by the central bank that the Greek contagion could be held, the crisis in the eurozone has deepened. Thirdly, interest rate expectations in other countries have weakened. And lastly, Norwegian economic data overall has been weaker than previously expected by the central bank.

Any rate cut is likely to have an impact on short term euro/NOK rates, sending the Norwegian currency down. However, if the cut is less than the 50 basis points expected by Nordea then the currency may hold up nonetheless. If rates are left unchanged, this is likely to strengthen the currency further, Nordea states.